Topic: Ferries
Ferries on Storm Routes
Written on December 20, 2018 at 12:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This alert just came in from WSF… Wind storm throws wrench in early holiday sailing schedule The ongoing wind storm has already had several impacts on sailing schedules across the region today. And more changes could be on the way. Therefore, passengers will need to plan ahead and potentially alter their travel plans accordingly depending Continue Reading
Governor’s Electric Ferries Proposal
Written on December 17, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from WSF… Governor Jay Inslee unveiled his “Clean Transportation” (PDF) proposal last week and it includes investments in electric-hybrid state ferries. This announcement gives us a peek into state investments in the 2019-2021 biennium and many of them focus on fighting climate change and reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. The governor has budgeted $64.3 Continue Reading
Temporary WSF Schedule Change
Written on October 19, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the official word from Washington State Ferries about service disruption coming up next week… Reduced service on Anacortes/San Juan Islands route Oct. 22 to Nov. 4 With seven of our ferries in need of attention, we made the difficult decision late last week to temporarily downsize our Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney, British Columbia route from Continue Reading
Ferry Advisory Committee Seeks Input on Long Range Plan
Written on September 25, 2018 at 6:01 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Washington State Ferries recently released the draft for their Long Range Plan looking out the next two decades to 2040. This has been a long time in the making, including meetings over the last year and public outreach by WSF this spring. The draft plan is now open for comment, and the final draft will Continue Reading
FHHS band members to participate in UW Band Day
Written on September 22, 2018 at 1:26 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Jill Urbach… “FHHS band members are on their way to participate in UW Band Day today. They’ll get to play on the field during half time tonight. Anna Faris was on our Ferry and was gracious enough to take a picture with all of us.”
On the Ferry
Written on September 6, 2018 at 6:10 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From photographer John Miller, “Caught this young fellow (Eric) practicing on the ferry the other day.”
More Ferry Woes
Written on August 23, 2018 at 9:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
This came in yesterday from Washington State Ferries… On August 22, the M/V Hyak was removed from service for urgent motor repairs. The M/V Chelan will replace the Hyak on domestic San Juan Islands routes beginning on August 23 through August 29. Please see below for information on cancelled sailings and added/modified sailings during this Continue Reading
Hello Suquamish!
Written on July 28, 2018 at 9:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
WSF is excited to announce that we officially took delivery of our fourth 144-car ferry, Suquamish, late yesterday, July 26, from shipbuilder Vigor. Following outfitting, sea trials and crew training, the new Olympic Class ferry is scheduled to begin carrying passenger this fall. Suquamish will operate on the Mukilteo/Clinton route in the summer and will serve as Continue Reading
For the love of our ferries…
Written on July 21, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an excerpt from this week’s Weekly Ferry Update… Please spread the word that crab pots need to be weighted properly and/or dropped well away from ferry lanes. The Salish – which is on the Coupeville route – has ended up with multiple lines tangled up in it this week (including on Tuesday when pots Continue Reading
Got Something to Share with WSF?
Written on May 31, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear San Juan Update, In a three days, the Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) will be sending you and 30,000 other members of the Voice of Washington State (VOWS) a link to a short survey on your use and views of the Washington State Ferry System (WSF). We welcome your help in getting people involved. Continue Reading
Yakima Service Update
Written on May 15, 2018 at 2:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s some news from WSF about why the Yakima has been running late recently… The M/V Yakima has been unable to keep its schedule since sustaining propeller damage on April 22, despite WSF’s efforts to repair the propeller blade. Because there is currently no standby vessel available to substitute for the Yakima, WSF has decided Continue Reading
Public Outreach Continues for WSF Long Range Plan
Written on May 9, 2018 at 7:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
In last week’s weekly update from WSF, there was this note from Amy Scarton, Assistant Secretary, WSDOT/Ferries Division. Note that if you missed their event at Brickworks, you can still see the plan and give feedback at the links below… There’s still time to share your input for the future of Washington State Ferries. This Continue Reading
Ferry Plan Open Houses
Written on April 28, 2018 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come Share Your Ideas at WA State Ferries Local Open Houses May 2 Washington State Ferries will be holding open house events next Wednesday May 2 in Friday Harbor, and on some interisland ferry runs, to gather input for the 2040 Ferries Long Range Plan. This effort has been underway for the last year or Continue Reading
Yakima Service Update
Written on April 27, 2018 at 10:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
So what was up with the Yakima this week? Here’s a recap from Amy Scarton Assistant Secretary, WSDOT/Ferries Division at WSF Headquarters… Thanks to the quick work of our crews, the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route is back on its regular schedule following an unfortunate meeting between the Yakima and a submerged object on Sunday. One Continue Reading
Extra Stop at Lopez
Written on April 27, 2018 at 9:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Saturday, April 28, the ferries will make one extra stop at Lopez Island to accommodate participants in the annual Tour De Lopez, the largest bicycle event in the San Juan Islands. This event is expected to draw large groups of riders. The extra stop will occur Saturday morning on the 7:30 am sailing departing Continue Reading
M/V Yakima Back in Service
Written on April 25, 2018 at 5:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from WSF… Repairs to the M/V Yakima have been completed and (on Wednesday, April 25) it returns to service with the 4:30pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez and Friday Harbor. This will return the route to the regular schedule. Service to Sidney, BC will resume on Thursday, April 26. Reservation holders will Continue Reading
Ferries on Storm Routes
Written on December 20, 2018 at 12:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This alert just came in from WSF… Wind storm throws wrench in early holiday sailing schedule The ongoing wind storm has already had several impacts on sailing schedules across the region today. And more changes could be on the way. Therefore, passengers will need to plan ahead and potentially alter their travel plans accordingly depending Continue Reading
Governor’s Electric Ferries Proposal
Written on December 17, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from WSF… Governor Jay Inslee unveiled his “Clean Transportation” (PDF) proposal last week and it includes investments in electric-hybrid state ferries. This announcement gives us a peek into state investments in the 2019-2021 biennium and many of them focus on fighting climate change and reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. The governor has budgeted $64.3 Continue Reading
Temporary WSF Schedule Change
Written on October 19, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the official word from Washington State Ferries about service disruption coming up next week… Reduced service on Anacortes/San Juan Islands route Oct. 22 to Nov. 4 With seven of our ferries in need of attention, we made the difficult decision late last week to temporarily downsize our Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney, British Columbia route from Continue Reading
Ferry Advisory Committee Seeks Input on Long Range Plan
Written on September 25, 2018 at 6:01 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Washington State Ferries recently released the draft for their Long Range Plan looking out the next two decades to 2040. This has been a long time in the making, including meetings over the last year and public outreach by WSF this spring. The draft plan is now open for comment, and the final draft will Continue Reading
FHHS band members to participate in UW Band Day
Written on September 22, 2018 at 1:26 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Jill Urbach… “FHHS band members are on their way to participate in UW Band Day today. They’ll get to play on the field during half time tonight. Anna Faris was on our Ferry and was gracious enough to take a picture with all of us.”
On the Ferry
Written on September 6, 2018 at 6:10 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From photographer John Miller, “Caught this young fellow (Eric) practicing on the ferry the other day.”
More Ferry Woes
Written on August 23, 2018 at 9:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
This came in yesterday from Washington State Ferries… On August 22, the M/V Hyak was removed from service for urgent motor repairs. The M/V Chelan will replace the Hyak on domestic San Juan Islands routes beginning on August 23 through August 29. Please see below for information on cancelled sailings and added/modified sailings during this Continue Reading
Hello Suquamish!
Written on July 28, 2018 at 9:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
WSF is excited to announce that we officially took delivery of our fourth 144-car ferry, Suquamish, late yesterday, July 26, from shipbuilder Vigor. Following outfitting, sea trials and crew training, the new Olympic Class ferry is scheduled to begin carrying passenger this fall. Suquamish will operate on the Mukilteo/Clinton route in the summer and will serve as Continue Reading
For the love of our ferries…
Written on July 21, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an excerpt from this week’s Weekly Ferry Update… Please spread the word that crab pots need to be weighted properly and/or dropped well away from ferry lanes. The Salish – which is on the Coupeville route – has ended up with multiple lines tangled up in it this week (including on Tuesday when pots Continue Reading
Got Something to Share with WSF?
Written on May 31, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear San Juan Update, In a three days, the Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) will be sending you and 30,000 other members of the Voice of Washington State (VOWS) a link to a short survey on your use and views of the Washington State Ferry System (WSF). We welcome your help in getting people involved. Continue Reading
Yakima Service Update
Written on May 15, 2018 at 2:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s some news from WSF about why the Yakima has been running late recently… The M/V Yakima has been unable to keep its schedule since sustaining propeller damage on April 22, despite WSF’s efforts to repair the propeller blade. Because there is currently no standby vessel available to substitute for the Yakima, WSF has decided Continue Reading
Public Outreach Continues for WSF Long Range Plan
Written on May 9, 2018 at 7:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
In last week’s weekly update from WSF, there was this note from Amy Scarton, Assistant Secretary, WSDOT/Ferries Division. Note that if you missed their event at Brickworks, you can still see the plan and give feedback at the links below… There’s still time to share your input for the future of Washington State Ferries. This Continue Reading
Ferry Plan Open Houses
Written on April 28, 2018 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come Share Your Ideas at WA State Ferries Local Open Houses May 2 Washington State Ferries will be holding open house events next Wednesday May 2 in Friday Harbor, and on some interisland ferry runs, to gather input for the 2040 Ferries Long Range Plan. This effort has been underway for the last year or Continue Reading
Yakima Service Update
Written on April 27, 2018 at 10:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
So what was up with the Yakima this week? Here’s a recap from Amy Scarton Assistant Secretary, WSDOT/Ferries Division at WSF Headquarters… Thanks to the quick work of our crews, the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route is back on its regular schedule following an unfortunate meeting between the Yakima and a submerged object on Sunday. One Continue Reading
Extra Stop at Lopez
Written on April 27, 2018 at 9:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Saturday, April 28, the ferries will make one extra stop at Lopez Island to accommodate participants in the annual Tour De Lopez, the largest bicycle event in the San Juan Islands. This event is expected to draw large groups of riders. The extra stop will occur Saturday morning on the 7:30 am sailing departing Continue Reading
M/V Yakima Back in Service
Written on April 25, 2018 at 5:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from WSF… Repairs to the M/V Yakima have been completed and (on Wednesday, April 25) it returns to service with the 4:30pm sailing from Anacortes to Lopez and Friday Harbor. This will return the route to the regular schedule. Service to Sidney, BC will resume on Thursday, April 26. Reservation holders will Continue Reading